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99 Macacos
99 Macacos formed in Porto, Portugal in 1995, with Pedro Reis on vocals and guitar. Their music mixed punk, reggae, hip-hop, and Portuguese rhythms, avoiding...
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Arquivo
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Besteira
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Espinhos Velhos
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Eu Acho
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Eu Acho e Você?
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Meu Mundo Caiu
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Arquivo
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Besteira
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Espinhos Velhos
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Eu Acho
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Eu Acho e Você?
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Meu Mundo Caiu
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Olhos de Gato
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Relatos da Periferia
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Tarde de Outono
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Veneno
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99 Macacos formed in Porto, Portugal in 1995, with Pedro Reis on vocals and guitar. Their music mixed punk, reggae, hip-hop, and Portuguese rhythms, avoiding any single genre. Songs like 'Arquivo' and 'Relatos da Periferia' carried lyrics that questioned authority and social norms, delivered with a direct, sometimes satirical edge.
They released six studio albums between 1996 and 2016, starting with their self-titled debut. The lineup included Manuel Rocha on bass, António Reis on drums, Miguel Pedro on percussion, and Pedro Gonçalves on guitar. Their live shows were known for high energy and audience involvement, which sometimes led to friction with local authorities.
Their sound wasn't polished or designed for radio. It was rough, rhythmic, and built for the moment. Tracks like 'Besteira' and 'Olhos de Gato' captured that live-band urgency, with lyrics that spoke plainly about everyday frustrations and small rebellions. They kept recording and playing through the 2000s and into the 2010s without softening their approach.
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